Pet Traits L - Z

Lazy

Increases the loss rate of the Energy meter. The only benefit here is that a Lazy pet is less likely to get into trouble.

This trait is incompatible with Fast and Hyper.

Likes Swimming (Dogs only)

Applies a buff when the pet is swimming.

This trait incompatible with Hydrophobic.

Loyal (Dogs only)

Decreases the relationship loss rate with the Sim who is declared this pet's "BFF." Increases the XP gain rate for learning skills from the pet's BFF, but not as much as with the Genius trait.

This trait is compatible with all others.

Neat

Reduces the chance the pet will do something messy; the loss rate of the Hygeine meter is unaffected, but it seems to be increased just because the pet is always cleaning itself and avoiding dirty behavior.

This trait is incompatible with Piggy.

Nervous (Horses only)

Causes the horse to get startled sometimes when pretty much anything happens. However, this increases the relationship gain rate with any human with the Neurotic trait.

This trait is incompatible with Brave.

Noisy

Applies unique animations and behaviors when noise is happening, especially when nearby human Sims are playing instruments. This can conflict with Sims with the Light Sleeper trait.

This trait is incompatible with Quiet.

Non-Destructive (Dogs and Cats only)

This pet tends to avoid any destructive behavior, though he'll still need to play with his ball (dog) or scratching post (cat). You'll save your furniture this way, though.

This trait is incompatible with Destructive.

Obedient (Horses only)

Decreases the chance that the horse will reject a command, including a jumping order on the jump course, even from Sims who have a poor relationship or Riding skill. Having the Obedient trait doesn't provide any benefit for human Sims with a high relationship with the horse, though.

This trait is incompatible with Ornery.

Ornery (Horses only)

The opposite of Obedient, this increases the chance the horse will reject a command, even from Sims with whom the horse has a good relationship. This has no direct effect on horse competitions, but it can making training to get there really tough.

This trait is incompatible with Obedient.

Piggy

Increases the chance the pet will do something messy. The loss rate of the Hygeine meter is unaffected; however, because the pet will constantly do dirty behaviors, so it will seem like the Hyeine meter empties faster.

This trait is incompatible with Neat.

Playful

Playful pets tend to prefer having fun and playing with toys. They will still hunt if trained, but won't prefer to do so on their own.

This trait is compatible with all others.

Proud (Dogs and Cats only)

These pets tend to keep themselves clean. This isn't the same as Neat; the pet doesn't necessarily avoid dirty behavior. (In fact, Proud can be paired with Piggy.) Instead, it just means that the pet wants to keep itself clean through human interaction or bathing itself.

This trait is compatible with all others.

Quiet

This pet will rarely make noise for any reason. It can make defending the house tough because the pet will want to stay quiet even if a burglar arrives. However, a human sim with the Light Sleeper trait will be better off.

This trait is incompatible with Noisy.

Shy

Applies a buff with the pet is near his BFF or other close pet friends, but applies a debuff if many strangers nearby.

This trait is compatible with all others.

Skittish (Dogs and Cats only)

This pet freaks out a bit if anything weird is going on, and tends to stay home to avoid that great big scary world.

This trait is incompatible with Adventurous.

Untrained (Horses only)

Horses struggle with all commands when saddled, and especially hate being ridden. This trait increases the chance they'll throw the rider off, too. However, this one is a "tough love" trait: the only way to get rid of it is to force the horse to be saddled and written. The good thing is, it can be removed pretty fast. A few solid days of riding, and the trait will be removed.